Sunday, January 19, 2014

Love Blooms Here - Slow Sunday Stitching

The newest issue of Quiltmaker includes the 1st of 6 parts of a new series called "Love Blooms Here". I quite like it - but when I saw the quilt in batiks, rather than "folk art calico", I was sold!

So last night I pieced together the little friendship star blocks, and today I am hand appliqueing the basket block. Here's a little confession: I have a drawer full of batiks, but I have NEVER made a single thing with batik fabric. I think there is plenty of fabric there to complete this project.

I renewed my subscription for the rest of this one. I think I am going to use the basket block as a medallion in my hexie quilt. I just wish there were more hours in the day. Looks like you have a great start on yours.

That's exactly how I felt. I was interested when I saw the first picture, but when I saw the batiks I was sold. Love it and hope to start it soon. Great take along applique project with batik and wool!!

I love the look of the batiks but I have tried them on applique and found them difficult. but they don't seem to fray so there is a trade off. I will be watching your progress. I loved that pattern as well. I am keeping all the issues.